Kimchi Fried Rice

Need an easy dinner to make with just a few budget-friendly ingredients? Try this top-rated kimchi fried rice recipe!

How to Make Kimchi Fried Rice

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

What Is Kimchi Fried Rice? 

Kimchi fried rice is a popular South Korean dish made with (you guessed it!) kimchi and rice. The budget-friendly, easy-to-make meal is a great way to use leftover rice.?

Kimchi Fried Rice Ingredients

These are the ingredients you?ll need to make this kimchi fried rice recipe at home:?

• Oils: Cook the beef in canola oil and use sesame oil for flavor. 
• Beef: This recipe calls for ground beef, but any meat will work. 
• Green onion: Cook the white parts of the green onion with the beef, then garnish the kimchi fried rice with the green parts. 
• Kimchi: Use store-bought or homemade kimchi. 
• Gochujang: Spice things up with gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste).
• Rice: You?ll need three cups of cooked short-grain white rice. 
• Butter: Cook the egg in a teaspoon of butter. 
• Egg: Top the kimchi fried rice with an over-easy egg.

How to Cook Kimchi Fried Rice

Here?s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade kimchi fried rice:?

1. Cook the beef and the white parts of the green onion in canola oil.?
2. Add the kimchi and gochujang, cook until warmed through, then stir in the rice.
3. Cook until the rice is heated through, then finish with sesame oil and green onions.
4. Cook the egg and serve it over the kimchi fried rice.?

How to Store Kimchi Fried Rice

Store your leftover kimchi fried rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat thoroughly on the stove or in the microwave.?